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Five Key Trends Shaping Latin America’s International Tourism Growth
During a panel session held during LATA Expo 2025, Mabrian shared insights on six key Latin American destinations—Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador—that represent 86% of the region’s 76.4 million international arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism.
AVA Resort Cancun Announces Summer Festival
AVA Resort Cancun, one of Mexico's newest upscale resorts, announced today the start of its first ever Summer Festival. This all-inclusive, family friendly festival invites guests to celebrate global gastronomy, art, mixology and world-class entertainment for all. Running June 7 to August 14, 2025 the AVA Resort Cancun Summer Festival will feature daily events throughout the resort offering guests of all ages an unforgettable summer vacation, in a destination for people who want a stay as dynamic as they are.
OCEANIA SONATA™ HERALDS A NEW CHAPTER IN REFINED LUXURY CRUISING FOR OCEANIA CRUISES
Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, marked a defining milestone today with the ceremonial steel cutting of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in the brand's revolutionary new Sonata Class. The celebration, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, signals the next stage in the evolution of the Oceania Cruises brand of exceptional small-ship luxury experiences.
SANDALS® RESORTS CELEBRATES WORLD OCEAN MONTH WITH NEW CORAL RESTORATION PROGRAMS
In celebration of World Ocean Month, Sandals Resorts and its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation, unveil an expansion of the all-inclusive resort company's coral restoration efforts across the Caribbean, with new experiences in The Bahamas and Curaçao. These programs join existing conservation efforts in Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Grenada, inviting resort guests to become part of the brands' unwavering commitment to protecting the region's precious underwater ecosystems.
Qatar Airways Signs Landmark Agreement with QNB Group and Leading Qatari Banks
For the first time in 28 years, Qatar Airways signs a landmark agreement with leading local Qatari Banks led by QNB to provide QAR 4.5 billion in strategic financing. The financing will be provided by domestic banks in Qatar. The syndication was fully underwritten and led by QNB Group as the sole and exclusive Book Runner, Global Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger and Structuring Bank, while the lending banks include Ahlibank, Commercial Bank, Doha Bank, Dukhan Bank, QIB, and QIIB.
Rhône Valley's Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOCs Increase Focus on Wine Tourism
Inter Rhône, the organization that represents the Rhône Valley Vineyards AOCs, is happy to share that the Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOCs, two significant appellations of the Rhône Valley, are concentrating on new and exciting wine tourism events and activities for consumers to explore this historic, dynamic part of the region. According to the French Ministry of Tourism, France is the world's leading tourist destination. The past few years have seen continued growth, with 2023 and 2024 seeing a record number of over 100 million visitors. The global wine tourism market is also expected to see continued growth over the next 10 years. The Côtes du Rhône, then, is poised to welcome visitors to this one-of-a-kind region: Imagine sipping wine under the sun, surrounded by medieval villages and rolling vineyards - the Côtes du Rhône is the ultimate getaway for adventure seekers, families, foodies, and culture lovers alike.
Akkodis showcases the future of sustainable and digital innovation at the Paris Air Show 2025
Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and part of the Adecco Group, presents innovations to integrate AI and sustainability in the aviation, aerospace and defense sectors at the world-famous 55th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions.
American Airlines celebrates popular summer travel destinations with European-inspired inflight menu
Having just launched new summer routes to Venice, Italy (VCE); Naples, Italy (NAP); Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI); and more, American Airlines is bringing a taste of travelers’ favorite European cities to the skies with a revamped inflight dining menu beginning Wednesday, June 11.
Jamaica Welcomes New Direct Flights from Portugal, Boosting Tourism and Economic Growth
Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to soar with the launch of a new non-stop weekly flight from Lisbon, Portugal to Montego Bay, operated by World2Fly using a state-of-the-art Airbus wide-body aircraft. The inaugural flight takes off on Wednesday, June 4, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its tourism markets and expand connectivity to Europe.
TAP Air Portugal launches direct flight from terceira to san francisco
TAP Air Portugal has launched a direct flight from the Azores to San Francisco, connecting UK and Irish passengers travelling via Portugal to California.
BTN Exclusive: Key Takeaways from IATA AGM 2025 Interviews
At the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in New Delhi, Breaking Travel News (BTN) conducted a series of insightful interviews with industry leaders. These discussions shed light on the current state and future direction of global aviation. WATCH THE INTERVIEWS NOW.
Yas Island, Air Arabia & Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrate First Almaty–Abu Dhabi Flight
Yas Island in collaboration with Air Arabia and Abu Dhabi Airports have commemorated the airline’s first-ever direct flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Abu Dhabi, with the warmest welcome on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.